Welcome to the official website of the National Summit on Women’s Safety
The National Summit on Women's Safety was an important step towards developing the National Plan to end violence against women and children (next National Plan). The next National Plan will build on the existing National Plan in a way that addresses evolving issues and commits to ending violence against women and children.
The event was live-streamed for all to watch on 6 and 7 September.
Recordings and transcripts are now available.
Please note that the content of these recordings may cause distress to some viewers. If you are affected, we encourage you to consider contacting one of the support organisations listed below.
At the end of the Summit, delegates presented a statement that captured the voices of Summit delegates and participants, including those with diverse lived experience.
Download the final Statement from Summit Delegates (PDF) English
Download the final Statement from Summit Delegates (PDF) Arabic
Download the final Statement from Summit Delegates (DOC) Arabic
Download the final Statement from Summit Delegates (PDF) Chinese - Simplified
Download the final Statement from Summit Delegates (DOC) Chinese - Simplified
Download the final Statement from Summit Delegates (PDF) Chinese - Traditional
Download the final Statement from Summit Delegates (DOC) Chinese - Traditional
Download the final Statement from Summit Delegates (PDF) Hindi
Download the final Statement from Summit Delegates (DOC) Hindi
Download the final Statement from Summit Delegates (PDF) Korean
Download the final Statement from Summit Delegates (DOC) Korean
Download the final Statement from Summit Delegates (PDF) Punjabi
Download the final Statement from Summit Delegates (DOC) Punjabi
Download the final Statement from Summit Delegates (PDF) Thai
Download the final Statement from Summit Delegates (DOC) Thai
Download the final Statement from Summit Delegates (PDF) Vietnamese
Download the final Statement from Summit Delegates (DOC) Vietnamese
View the Summit Privacy Collection Notice.
Support
If issues discussed at the Summit raise personal concerns for you, or if you or someone you know needs help or support at any time, contact one of the below services:
• In an emergency call Triple Zero (000)
• 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) for family, domestic and sexual violence matters
• Lifeline 13 11 14 for crisis support and suicide prevention
• Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 for support with anxiety, depression and suicide prevention
• MensLine 1300 78 99 78 for support for men with family and relationship concerns
• Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467.
Acknowledgment of Country
EP Agency acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders past, present and emerging.